The SHPE elections part two where half the board positions (Tbd which positions will present this day) will be presented and each member who was nominated and accepted the nomination will have a chance to present their speech and answer questions from the audience.

The actual voting process will follow both days of elections and will last 9 days.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to president.shpe.uic@gmail.com.

The SHPE elections part one where half the board positions (Tbd which positions will present this day) will be presented and each member who was nominated and accepted the nomination will have a chance to present their speech and answer questions from the audience.

The actual voting process will follow both days of elections and will last 9 days.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to president.shpe.uic@gmail.com.

The nominations meeting for the 2019-2020 SHPE executive board and all members have the opportunity to nominate themselves or other members for board positions. The bylaws here on the website detail exactly who is eligible to run for each position. Must be a paid member in order to run for any position. This meeting is only to nominate those who will run for each position and will be followed by an elections meeting the following week where each nominee will given one minute to present their speech. More details will be given via the nominations meeting and the newsletter.

If you have any questions feel free to email president.shpe.uic@gmail.com.

Six-years in the making, La Batea, a book project developed by photographer Stephen Ferry and his sister, anthropologist Elizabeth Emma Ferry, documents the struggles of gold mining communities in Colombia defending their way of life against armed criminal organizations and multinational corporations seeking their gold. Colombia reflects the situation of local communities worldwide who face violent repression for opposing large-scale mining projects in their territories. La Batea, explores the complex social terrain around gold mining and engages with the charismatic nature of both gold and mercury.